Kom is a language of the Kom tribe of India. Kohlreng is usually considered a dialect of Kom, but may be a distinct language. Speakers of Kom live in the hilly provinces of Manipur and Northeast states of India.
Geographical distribution
Speakers of Kom language are found in the northeastern Indian states of Manipur Nagaland, Assam, and Tripura. (2011:81), these 25 villages are listed as Teraphai , Nungkot Kom, Moirang Mantak, Laikot, Sinam Kom, Thayong Kom, Laikot Kom, Ichum Kom, Kom Keirap, Khoirentak, Sagang, Luikhumbi, Lallumbung, Mantak, Tuiringkhaison, Samulamlan, Chinglanmei, Bungsalane, Lananphai, Ngairong, Mungrushi, Sambangyan, Tonsen tampak, and Khulen.
some important Kom villages are located at :
- Saikul and Sinam-Kom of Kangpokpi district
- Greater Sagang of Churachandpur District
Phonology
Consonants
Vowels
References
Further reading
- Kom (India): Kolhreng (Speech variety #12161)
External links
- Kom Profile at the Endangered Languages Project
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5CxxM4tvn8
